Alfalfa irrigation before first cutting

By Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021

Irrigation on alfalfa — With today’s higher land prices and forage prices, it might be worthwhile considering adding irrigation to alfalfa, says University of Wisconsin-Madison Forage Specialist Dan Undersander.

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By Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension

Low soil moisture levels in many areas across the state may mean irrigating alfalfa before the first cutting. Have you considered irrigating early?

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